Hundreds of staff at the University of Otago could lose their jobs after what has been called a challenging start to the financial year.
Acting vice-chancellor Professor Helen Nicholson said the university was considering a number of hard decisions to keep its doors open in the future.
With the university's annual operating budget needing to be reduced by about $60 million dollars amid a drop in domestic enrolments, students may be the ones who will feel the pinch.
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Otago University Students' Association President Quintin Jane spoke to Corin Dann.
